Northern Irish Rock Band Ash to Play In Poland for the First Time – at Hydrozagadka, Warszawa

Posted on January 12, 2020January 12, 2020 by Jonny Blair

“We made a connection, a full on chemical reaction” – Tim Wheeler (Shining Light). Growing up in Northern Ireland, there were always local heroes to cling to. Our wee country boasts writers such as CS Lewis (of Narnia fame) and Seamus Heaney. Musicians such as The Undertones, Stiff Little Fingers, Van Morrison, Snow Patrol, The Read more about Northern Irish Rock Band Ash to Play In Poland for the First Time – at Hydrozagadka, Warszawa[…]

Poland Poll!! Welcome to 2020 – What Do YOU Want To See More Of On Northern Irishman In Poland In 2020?

Posted on January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 by Jonny Blair

Happy New Year! Happy New Decade! Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku! I will keep this short and simple. It is now January 2020, the fifth calendar year of this blog’s existence (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020). At times, I was too busy to write blog posts, go on tours and complete all my previous missions and polls. I’m Read more about Poland Poll!! Welcome to 2020 – What Do YOU Want To See More Of On Northern Irishman In Poland In 2020?[…]

The Best Northern Irish Slang Words and Phrases Translated “Intill” English and Polish

Posted on December 17, 2019July 13, 2021 by Jonny Blair

“So it is” – Northern Irish people, daily. So it is. Yes, we really do say that too often, so we do. Growing up in Northern Ireland, we always had our own slang. At the time, I didn’t know another world. I remember ordering “a chip” in England for the first time, only to be Read more about The Best Northern Irish Slang Words and Phrases Translated “Intill” English and Polish[…]

Mieszkam w Polsce: Differences Between Northern Irish and Polish culture

Mieszka w Polsce: Most Amusing Differences Between Polish and Northern Irish Culture

Posted on December 14, 2019October 17, 2021 by Jonny Blair

“Kocham cię jak Irlandię” – Kobranocka. (“I love you like Ireland”) In my series Mieszkam w Polsce, I try to write about situations that arise in my normal life as an immigrant living in Poland. I have a plethora of posts still unwritten in this series, as I will simply never get the time to Read more about Mieszka w Polsce: Most Amusing Differences Between Polish and Northern Irish Culture[…]

Nigdy Więcej Wojny: Book Review of Jan by Peter Haden

Posted on November 10, 2019November 13, 2019 by Jonny Blair

It was only when I unexpectedly, and somewhat inadvertently moved to Poland in 2016,that I started really getting into the history and culture of this huge country, this sleeping giant, this world superpower. Poland, in its self deserved selfish world, is absolutely fascinating. It is a gift from God that I ended up living here. Read more about Nigdy Więcej Wojny: Book Review of Jan by Peter Haden[…]

Touring UNESCO World Heritage Sites: A Guide to Poland’s Białowieża Primeval Forest

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Jonny Blair

Spanning an area of 152.5 square kilometres, Białowieża is often described as Europe’s last primeval forest. The forest spans the border between two countries – Poland and Belarus and makes for an intense and epic wilderness experience for those intrepid tourists keen to explore Mother Nature at her most beautiful. In 2018, I aimed to Read more about Touring UNESCO World Heritage Sites: A Guide to Poland’s Białowieża Primeval Forest[…]

Dating Options For Polish Nationals Living in The UK

Posted on October 24, 2019July 28, 2020 by Jonny Blair

So Brexit might be the word on the street at the moment. It has been a huge talking point in Poland and in the United Kingdom since the vote was cast in June 2016 for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union. Poland currently makes up the largest immigrant population in the UK. Many Read more about Dating Options For Polish Nationals Living in The UK[…]

Private Jet Flight: Additional Costs to Incur When Hiring a Private Jet

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Jonny Blair

Most people who have never flown using a private jet have no clue about the total cost of the flight. Hiring a private jet is costly; however, it’s safer, convenient, and comfortable. Getting adequate information on private jet pricing is essential, especially when considering having a flight. There are several aspects to put into an Read more about Private Jet Flight: Additional Costs to Incur When Hiring a Private Jet[…]

Using SVG Files From Design Bundles As A Blogger

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Jonny Blair

As a blogger, image use, logos, headers etc. all play an important role in the writing, blogging, promoting and marketing process. Back in July 2016, a company called Design Bundles started up, providing customers and users with affordable digital products such as Graphics, Templates, Mock Ups, Patterns, Illustrations and Craft Files. Since then the company Read more about Using SVG Files From Design Bundles As A Blogger[…]

Why Are There Five Central Train Stations in Warszawa?

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Jonny Blair

“I woke up sleeping on a train that was bound for nowhere” – Noel Gallagher. I first arrived into wondrous Warszawa back in March 2005. I was here on tour with the GAWA (Northern Ireland football fans, “Green and White Army”). On that trip, I arrived into Warszawa by train from Berlin in Germany. It Read more about Why Are There Five Central Train Stations in Warszawa?[…]